as in blunt
being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner
don't expect much information or friendly chitchat from the short-spoken villagers
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Adjective
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Take inspiration from Love Story’s Sarah Pidgeon and ask your hairdresser for soft, invisible layers, which create the illusion of a blunt cut while still adding movement and texture around the cheek, jaw, and collarbones.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
12 June 2026 -
The deputy sheriff also said that Cortavious and Cortavion had marijuana in the car, stating that Yates could see a blunt inside.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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The resort's short course, The Clutch, takes full advantage of the scenic setting, and fishing charters and nature tours are available from the marina.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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From a clinical perspective, abrupt discontinuation of regular medication can carry risks.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The tail end of the aforementioned second act does address some of the novel’s darkness with an abrupt tonal shift that left Tuesday’s audience gasping in horror, rather than glee.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2026
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Platner, a gruff 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran, is trying to unseat Republican Senator Susan Collins with a platform of economic populism, universal health care, labor protections, and anti-interventionism.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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With his gruff voice, beard and sweatshirts-instead-of-suits, Platner cuts the figure of a blue-collar Mainer.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The Catholic Church has long been outspoken against war.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Brittany Elkin, a Gaston County native and parent to two GCS students, has become an outspoken advocate for more school funding in recent months.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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After three minutes of routine and relatively curt responses, Redick was asked about the difficulty of closing a team out in a playoff series.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Our separation would need to be curt and the novel did it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Short-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-spoken. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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